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To all whom it may concern UNITED` STATES PATENT OFFICE.

THOMAS W. MORRISON, OE NEWARK, REW JERSEY.

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SPECIFICATION` formingof Letters Patent No. 224,302 dated February '10, 1880,

Application l'iled May 24, 1.879.

Be it known that I, THOMAS W. MORRISON, of Newark, State of New Jersey, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Standards for Tables and other purposes, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to standards for tables and other purposes.

To obtain a strong compact standard adapted particularly for a table-top of small dimensions, although suitable for tops ofordinary` form, it has been found desirable to make the standard of sections which form, in effect, partitions radiating from a common vertical axis. 1n cases where these sections are formed separately from one another it is best to so form them that when fitted together they will y interlock, and by so doingfform a strong wellbraced standard. I myself have heretofore made the standard of two sections, put together so as to intersect and interlock with one another; but in this case'each section,`

locking sections, each of which is continuous at opposite ends, or above and below the points where it meets or crosses theother section, th us obtaining a sectional standard which is truly self-bracing and possesses the greatestattainable strength.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a View of the two standard-sections separated. Fig. 2 is a view ofthe same when fitted together. Fig. 3 is a view of the table complete.

The two sections of the Vstandard are lettered A and B. They may be of Vany desired.v

size and contiguration. Preferably, to obtain lightness and strength, as well, they are made in skeleton formand of cast metal, each section being a single casting. The one section, B, is formed with au opening corresponding in length to the distance between the points fr.

ent instance is contracted at its upper and lower ends, with straight parallel sides, which form bearings c, into which the portions b are extended -toiit tightly. The bearings c may, like the portions b, be extended more or less, asdesired. Above and below the slot a, the section B is solid or continuous, as indicated at d. v The section A is likewise continuous, its two sides being united by the upper and lower portions, b. It is not necessary that thissection should have any opening between the points b, the opening shown being simply to reduce material and give lightness to the standard.

In putting the two sections together one cornerfor instance, z-of frame A is inserted through the central opening or slot in section B, and the two are then brought into the position with respect to each other as shown in Fig. 2, the partsb fitting tightly in the bearings c, the standard thus consisting of skelei ton-partitions radiating from a common axis and forming a solid and well-braced support for the table-top.

In order to prevent the possibility of anyr lateral movement of the two sections with respect to each other, lugs or projecting heads e maybe formed on or fastened to either of the two sections A or B in any suitable mann'er, for the purpose of properly clasping them, as shown.

The length of the slot c will depend upon the construction ofthe section A and the size and proportion of that part of the section to be inserted through said slot, all that is needed being that the slot should be of such size as to permit the passage of said part and of such shape as to furnish bearings to fit tightly the tongue part b.

To the top of the standard there can be secured, in any convenient way, a top adapted to receive a sewingmachine. The top shown in the drawings is a folding top, one part,C, of which is secured to the standard and carries the other part, D, which ishinged to and folds down overthe part C when the table is not used for sewing purposes. I

The table in this instance is 'provided with a box or receptacle, E, beneath, into which the sewing-machine can be placed when not in use, a hinged or otherwise suitably arranged IOO.

cover, F, which when closed is flush with the top, being provided for the receptacle.

On the front of the receptacle drawers G are arranged, and at the rear an attachment- Work or tool receptacle-H, to which access can be had by raising the lid or cover F.

The box or case E is attached to the under side of the table, extending into a central space formed in the upper part of the standards by casting the standards in suitable shape. rl`he bottom ofthe case E rests on the standard, in order to remove the strain as far as possible from the screws or other devices by which said case may be attached to the under side of the table-top.

The standard will be provided with the usual treadle iiy-Wheel, connecting-rod, Sac., which it is not deemed necessary to represent in the drawings.

Any proper arrangement of these devices may be made in the angular recesses formed by the radial sections of the standard.

Having described myinvention, whatlclailn, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

A standard for tables and other purposes, composed of two skeleton intersecting and interlocking sections, the one formed with a slot or opening bounded at each end by a solid part of the section and of a length to permit the passage of lthat part of the othery section which is to be inserted through it and with bearings for said section, the Aother formed or provided with portions to enter and t in said bearings, the two being iitted together, substantiallyv as set forth.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand this 23d day of May, A. D. 1879.

THOMAS W. MORRISON.

Witnesses:

M. GEORGII, W. BAiLnY. 

